Pakistan desires relations with India on mutual respect: Sartaj Aziz The Advisor on Foreign Affairs said India had suspended the foreign secretary level talks. Advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz says Pakistan does not want tension on the border but desires relations with India on the basis of mutual respect and dignity. Talking to the media persons in Islamabad on Tuesday, he said India had suspended the foreign secretary level talks and now onus lies with it to take the initiative for resumption of dialogue with Pakistan. The Advisor regretted that New Delhi is linking Kashmir dispute with terrorism to divert attention from the real issue. He said Kashmiris are fighting for their right self-determination while Pakistan is only politically supporting them to raise this issue at the international level. For this purpose, the Prime Minister raised the Kashmir dispute at the UN General Assembly session to attract the international attention. He expressed the confidence that the international community will pay attention towards resolution of this outstanding issue including human rights violations there. He said the dialogue process has not moved forward with India since the installation of Narendra Modis government. Tthe resumption of dialogue will help build confidence between the two sides. When asked about London Conference on Afghanistan, Sartaj Aziz said Pakistan is playing a vital role in infrastructure development of Afghanistan. Therefore, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has been extended a special invitation by the British Prime Minister to attend the moot, which will discuss the development and financial needs of the country. Earlier addressing the conference on Poverty, Inequality and Economic Growth, the Advisor on Foreign Affairs said the government has chalked out Vision 2025 for sustainable development of the country. He said a program is also in the offing which will ensure inclusive growth and reduce poverty through provision of better education and healthcare facilities to the common man. He said we have given lands to the landless and started several programs for the youth. These, he said, will create economic opportunties in the country.
Posted on: Tue, 02 Dec 2014 10:16:59 +0000
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